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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,149.69, 4,723.16 and 957.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,149.69, 4,723.16 and 957.91 is: 1,436.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,149.69 : 4,723.16 = 957.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,149.69/4,723.16 = 957.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,149.69x = 4,723.16 × 957.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,149.69x = 4,524,352.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,524,352.78/3,149.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,436.45

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